The mystery of death-life in the Maronite Catholic Church
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Authors
Zeid, Nadim Abou
Issue Date
2009-08-25T10:47:23Z
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Jesus Christ , Christianity , Maronite Church , Mystery / Sacrament , Death-life , Resurrection , Phoenician , Lebanon, Lebanese , Theology , Eschatology , Spirituality , Custom , Ritual
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Abstract
This study reflects the belief systems of a nation living their lives as though in exile. It is
also an 'echo' of their spiritual journey, stretching from the dawn of humanity until the
time of Jesus Christ. It is the testimony of the people who lived in Phoenicia, Antioch,
and the holy mountains and valleys of Lebanon.
From the time of early Christianity they structured their beliefs according to the general
admonition and teaching of the Scripture, and looked forward to the imminent 'return' of
Christ. They lived in an atmosphere of preparation for the ready welcome of the
'heavenly Bridegroom'.
The background to and the reasoning supporting this study and exposition, is that of
understanding the history, spirituality, and the ritual deriving from the beliefs and thought
systems of the Christians of the Maronite Catholic Church, and their understanding of the
hereafter. It is an attempt to relate the many factors which comprise the 'life' and ritual,
the biblical foundation, and the theological and eschatological views of the Maronite
Church and its members.
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Citation
Zeid, Nadim Abou (2009) The mystery of death-life in the Maronite Catholic Church, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/862>